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Job details Summary Spherion $17.75 - $19.25 per hour Temp to Perm Various Shifts Available Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_182247 Job details Are you looking for a stable position with a predictable schedule that actually gives you more days off out of the year? Spherion Staffing is partnering with a premier food manufacturing facility in North Mankato to hire reliable, detail-oriented Popcorn Production Workers. With our rotating schedule, you will know your entire calendar for the whole year and work roughly one-third fewer days annually than a standard five-day workweek! ... Compensation & Shift Options Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle. Both positions operate on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days), which includes working every other weekend.

Day Shift:

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $17.75 / hour

Night Shift:

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | $19.25 / hour

Schedule Perks:

Work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next (with built-in overtime pay!). Built-in 3-day weekends every other week. Predictable, set calendar planned out a full year in advance.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the production team, you will help create and package high-quality, popular snack products:

Equipment Operation:

Monitor and operate electric popping kettles, seasoning applicators, and automated packaging machinery.

Recipe Adherence:

Follow precise product recipes, batch sheets, and ingredient measurements to ensure the final product meets "gold standard" quality.

Quality Inspection:

Visually inspect ingredients and finished product moving down the conveyor line to catch defects, burnt kernels, or packaging errors.

Packaging & Palletizing:

Efficiently pack finished snack bags into master cartons, tape boxes, and stack/palletize goods according to shipping patterns.

Food Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain a clean, sanitized work area in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and facility food safety regulations.

Skills:

Prior experience in food processing, packaging, commercial baking, or manufacturing.

Qualifications:

Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40???50 lbs periodically across a 12-hour shift. High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Why Work with Spherion? Spherion offers weekly pay, direct deposit, responsive local recruiter support, and access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options during your assignment. How to Apply Apply online today or call/stop by the Spherion Mankato office to speak directly with a recruiter and get scheduled for an interview! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Are you looking for a stable position with a predictable schedule that actually gives you more days off out of the year? Spherion Staffing is partnering with a premier food manufacturing facility in North Mankato to hire reliable, detail-oriented Popcorn Production Workers. With our rotating schedule, you will know your entire calendar for the whole year and work roughly one-third fewer days annually than a standard five-day workweek! Compensation & Shift Options Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle. Both positions operate on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days), which includes working every other weekend.

Day Shift:

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $17.75 / hour

Night Shift:

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | $19.25 / hour

Schedule Perks:

Work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next (with built-in overtime pay!). Built-in 3-day weekends every other week. Predictable, set calendar planned out a full year in advance.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the production team, you will help create and package high-quality, popular snack products:

Equipment Operation:

Monitor and operate electric popping kettles, seasoning applicators, and automated packaging machinery. ...

Recipe Adherence:

Follow precise product recipes, batch sheets, and ingredient measurements to ensure the final product meets "gold standard" quality.

Quality Inspection:

Visually inspect ingredients and finished product moving down the conveyor line to catch defects, burnt kernels, or packaging errors.

Packaging & Palletizing:

Efficiently pack finished snack bags into master cartons, tape boxes, and stack/palletize goods according to shipping patterns.

Food Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain a clean, sanitized work area in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and facility food safety regulations.

Skills:

Prior experience in food processing, packaging, commercial baking, or manufacturing.

Qualifications:

Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40???50 lbs periodically across a 12-hour shift. High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Why Work with Spherion? Spherion offers weekly pay, direct deposit, responsive local recruiter support, and access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options during your assignment. How to Apply Apply online today or call/stop by the Spherion Mankato office to speak directly with a recruiter and get scheduled for an interview! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities As a member of the production team, you will help create and package high-quality, popular snack products:

Equipment Operation:

Monitor and operate electric popping kettles, seasoning applicators, and automated packaging machinery.

Recipe Adherence:

Follow precise product recipes, batch sheets, and ingredient measurements to ensure the final product meets "gold standard" quality.

Quality Inspection:

Visually inspect ingredients and finished product moving down the conveyor line to catch defects, burnt kernels, or packaging errors.

Packaging & Palletizing:

Efficiently pack finished snack bags into master cartons, tape boxes, and stack/palletize goods according to shipping patterns.

Food Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain a clean, sanitized work area in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and facility food safety regulations. experience 0-1 years skills Prior experience in food processing, packaging, commercial baking, or manufacturing. education No Degree Required share this job. send via e-mail print it